A single asexual fruit of a plant produces 200 seeds through a process that does not involve fertilization. If each seed is expected to develop into a mature plant with probability 0.9, what is the expected number of mature plants?
Answer
180
The correct answer is 180 — Calculate expected mature plants by multiplying number of seeds by probability: 200 × 0.9 = 180.
Step-by-step solution
- Identify the number of seeds: 200.
- Determine the probability each seed becomes a mature plant: 0.9.
- Calculate expected mature plants by multiplying number of seeds by probability: 200 × 0.9 = 180.
Common mistake: Not multiplying probability by the number of seeds
Concept tested: Expected value in asexual reproduction
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